wprager

So, Spezza was practicing with the team. He wasn't part of any of the 4 lines, but it was a full practice. I'm telling you right now, if the series starts Wednesday he could be in the lineup, but more likely it will be the first home game (to get more favorable match-ups).

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wprager

D and goal, anyone saying Pitt has the better D group is kidding themselves.

Last time the two met up in the playoffs the Sens were (IMO) outcoached. They won 2 of 3 games on the road but lost all three at home. After the split in the opening two games, they came back home and Clouston put Spezza out against Crosby -- I don't know why he did that, but it cost them the series.

This time around I don't think they will be outcoached. They also won't be out-dueled in goal, and they've been fantastic at home, so I doubt they lose 3 like that again.

They'll need to stay out of the penalty box while maintaining the physical edge. Not a simple task, since the refs appear to be extra sensitive after the Eller incident.

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